Golfing at the Leewood Country Club

Leewood Country Club
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Leveraging a career of over 35 years, Robert Persico serves as the manager of PCI Industries, Corp., where he performs all aspects of project management, field supervision, sales, marketing, and personnel management. Robert Persico is also an avid fan of golf, and maintains membership with the Leewood Country Club in Eastchester, New York.

Opened in 1922, the Leewood Country Club is a full-service, private club designed by architect Devereaux Emmet. The Leewood Country Club offers a unique, 18-hole golf experience spread over 99 acres of land. The course is popular for its tight driving areas and hilly terrain that suits all skill levels. In 2011, the club underwent renovation to construct new tee boxes and green complexes.

One of the premier courses in Westchester Country, Leewood hosts several family golf events, tournaments, charity events, and championship rounds. In addition to the golf course, Leewood has other amenities, including a swimming pool, gym, and tennis courts. Members can bring their families and guests to attend private parties at the outdoor terrace or one of the dining facilities.

CAF Raises Funds for Medical Research Through Annual Care Walk

A construction manager at PCI Industries, Corp., Robert Persico co-founded Persico Contracting and Trucking, Inc., and oversaw the company for nearly three decades. Robert Persico gives back to the community by contributing to charity projects, including the restoration of the Dykman Bridge and the construction of a parking lot and ramps at Yonkers school. Previously, he was named Man of the Year by the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation (CAF).

A nonprofit organization, the CAF is committed to serving people who suffer from different types of thalassemia, a form of a fatal, genetic blood disease. To accomplish its mission of finding and advancing treatment for the disease, the CAF raises funds through various programs, including the Annual Care Walk.

The Annual Care Walk brings together members of the thalassemia community and supporters across the United States to participate and contribute to medical research to fight the disease. Interested participants can register and join an existing team, or create their own team to walk at one of the 20 locations in Arizona, California, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, and Tennessee.

Visit https://www.thalassemia.org/ to learn more about the Care Walk.